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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
SMALL BOYS AND ROCKS.

Yesterday morning about II o'clock loud
cries collected quite crowd in front of the
Wichita wholesale grocery between First and
Second streets. A small boy, Chas Beer
braugh by name, proved to be the cause. 1t
seems that this boy got in a quarrel with
some other boys, and another young hopeful,
whose name is Allie Herley, interferred
Then some very uncomplimentary phrases
followed, and a few minutes later when Beer
braugh was walking up Main street, he was
struck in the small Of the back with good
sized rock thrown by Herley. For some
minutes he seemed to suffer intensely, but a
few minutes after was seen on the street,
perfectly sound seemingly.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
AN ELEGANT RESIDENCE.

Architects Terry & Thompson have com.
pleted plans for residence for Mr. A W.
Biting to be erected on the southwest corner
of Topeka avenue and Eleventh street 1t
will be built of Anderson pressed brick, trim
med with sand stone. 1t will have an east
front of fifty-two feet, and a north front OF
sixty feet, and two stories with attic, con-
tanning fifteen rooms.
The hall on the first floor viii be eighteen
feet wide and twenty -seveA feet long. The
parlor, library and dining room will be con-
nected with sliding doors
The second fioor is reached by platform
stairs, lighted by Mosaic glass eight by
twelve feet.
On the second floor is q double parlor in
front. The remainder of that floor is used
for chambers, bath and dressing rooms The
attic viii b. divided into servants rooms,
bath room and billiard hall
The residence will cost near So, 0co, and
win be one of the finest in the city Work
win be mmenced at an early date
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
RIVER AND CITY.

Written for the Eagle.
Once there grew ssmagicn city,
And some wicked men doth dwell Their
Who for others had no pity;
So twas rumored in the air.
And the dirt became so valued,
These men took it in their head
sWe'n just lay small addition
Out into the river bed"
Then old-timers paled and whispered,
We're they here in seventy-six!
Do they long to see the river
And the .Chislolm water" mix!
First the councilmen would splutter,
Then be silent as the dead.
Though committees were appointed
Angels may know what was said.
When the people grew indignant,
The Arkansas heard their cries;
Sent message up the mountain,
Up to where the river dies.
Reinforce my shallow waters,
We must fight this dreadful plan
Or they'll ruin my fair princess"
Ere her greatness has began"
Came the water dashing, leaping,
Roaring, laughing, whirling past;
Till the wicked men imagined
That they screamed as on they passed: :
"We1l give them an object lesson;
We can soak it through their head
That we'll dance along their streets if
Crowded from our little bed.
While we splash their satin necktie
We will murmur in their ear,
Do not trample upon Nature,
She was born ere you came here.
Do not crowd us with ambition,
Let us have our own wide course,
Or our next June rise may bring yon
Something people call remorse."
June 3, 1887. BETH.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
EXPANDING TRADE.
wichita's Wholesale and Retail Lines

Many, no doubt of the casual or superficial
observers, especially those composed of stran
gers, who with each succeeding day open
their eyes in wonder and establishment at the
building operations of the city and at the
phenomenal and inexplicable way in which
everything connected with the town seems to
be expanding and multiplying, are led to
conclude that the business interests of the
place are overdone, or to put it in the shape
Of an old chestnut, ''the town has outgrown
| the country" How far such a conclusion is
wide of the truth, while understood by our
business men, can be readily ascertained by
little inquiring. The facts are that not in
| any of our jobbing or retail lines. with but
two or three exceptions. there is neither the
capital employed or stocks carried common
surate with the demands Of the trade tribu-
tary to this center. And this is more
markedly true with each succeeding day,
for almost each succeeding day brings
buyers in both the line of jobbing and re-
failing from greater distances and in greater
numbers. From our own travelling men we
find but one jobbing firm reaching all the
towns of southwestern and western Kansas
reached with good lists Of subscribers by the
DAILY EAGLE. Not only that but at many
points business men express disappoint-
ment that Wichita does not send her COM
mercial men to them, as at the same prices
and with aquicker service, they would pre-
fer Wichita as a buying point to any on
either the Missouri or Mississippi rivers.
But with time, and short time, and with
such a concession of freight rates for distri-
button which our tonnage demands, ali these
points will not only be reached by all our
jobbers and business men, as well as by the
EAGLE, but we will be ready for the newer
fields of the Indian Territory, No Mans
Land and the Pan Handle country, ready
not only to supply the latter country, but to
take their live stock and grain at practically
Missouri river prices.
AS for the retail lines, especially those of
dry goods, fancy and staple,
notions, millinery, furnishings, ETC., so
completely has the character of the
trade been revolutionized in the past few
months from the former local and country
trade to that Of whose customers come by
rail from the two hundred or more surround
ing towns, with the cash in their pockets and
a desire for only the best and latest, that a
prominent dealer said to us within woek
that Wichita was in need today of at least
twice the number and four times the capital
now employed in the lines named In short,
no man who has studied or who comprehends
the situation, can fail to understand that,
was Wichita today in possession of, and had
she on hand all the stocks carried by Kansas
City she would not be equipped or burthened
beyond the demands and wants of the trade
OF the country naturally and directly tribu-
tary, and which country is looking to Wich-
ita as their future trade center and cattle
and grain market.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
Astonishing Facts Not Generally Compre
hended.

| Several very important facts have been
brought out by the various standing commit
tees of the board of trade directory. The
findings Of some of the more important COM
mittees which will appear in due time, win
astonish many even of our own people. TAX
ing the item Of incoming freights and there
it no doubt Wichita's tonnage exceeds that
| Of any four cities in the state. On the first
day Of last month there were standing on the
side tracks of the railways entering here,
| waiting to be unloaded, twelve hundred cars
of freight, including goods, machinery and
building material, or about fifteen thousand
tons. For the month of May there was re-
ceived at the various yards and side tracks
of this city an average OF two hundred
loaded cars per day or six thousand cars,
making for the month total ton
age of 100000 900 peunds, or one
hundred and twenty thousand tons of
freight. These figures answer another ques-
ton often asked with reference to the crowd
ed condition of our streets, viz: What are
all these teams doingF'
When it is considered that at this season
there is but little traffic in grain or live
stock, and that when our new stock yards
and cattle and hog market shall be fairly
opened for business, to which must be added
the traffic of the packing interests for the
vast live stock region south and west of us,
which will inevitably center here, and that
in the very near future, there is left no room
for wondering over the preparations for ex-
tensions of facilities by both new and older
lines of railways at this point. While the
railways know from their books that there is
handled at Wichita more freight tonnage
than at any four cities in Kansas, they know
also that within very short time that it will
be second only to that of Kansas City and of
exactly the same character
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
ABOUT SO OLD

Yesterday was John Clayton's birthday,
and quite q crowd of his frien@s called at bis
residence last night TO congratulate him Ii
was quite a surprise TO Johnny, but Mrs.
CLAYTON was apprised of the fact and the
guests were provided with splendid supper.
A reporter Of this paper saw John Hsrrig re
turning from the Clayton residence at late
hour last night he said. 1t was tue incest
time ever saw"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Two prosainen: isisss who ssoFs~d IN
20 grop~ry ssore, each e,rsisrfrs soEsse goods
20 be taken down 20 the bozzseL They we're
arguing -hsch chs should pas for sbssn.
~ben one psIs. ca; q her ~alies r0a %
bills sbous Tie sszs u hsr arm. >Aytng maybe
yos ikink hsvnr g: any nsoney. Ths es-
livery es~rk .ko uAs ssard:nx bach taking 10
al In, pr~ensiy oon1 sor~asd -tsh. ~
Mrs ysntestais. are al these goods yoeSsi
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
MEETING OF X. A. COUNCIL

A council of the Royal Arcacum VIII be
organized on Monday night in this city.
All candidates who have been examined are
requested to meet at the Office Of Taylor,
Hall g. Co, 2ll North Main street, Monday
at p. m Also all resident members Of The
order are invited to be present. This order
is very strong in the eastern states Wichita
viii have the first council organized in Kan
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
AFIVE-STORY BRICK BLOCK.

Messrs. c. W. Myers and Fred Israel are
making arrangements to commence work on
their brick block adjoining the Beacon block
OH the north. 1t will be front of fifty feet
and one hundred and thirty feet deep and
five stories high. The front will be of st.
Louis pressed brick trimmed with sand stone.
The building will be supplied with passenger
elevator and steanheating apparatus. The
gentlemen putting up the block say they
intend to make it one of the best blocks in
the city in every respect. 1t will cost near
S2l O00
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
BIDS OPENED TOMORROW.

The excavation for the brick block on the
northwest corner Of Douglas and Hillside
avenues was completed some days ago and
hands are now employed on the foundation.
1t viii be completed in a few days Bids
have already been deposited at the Office of
Proudfoot & Bird for the other work and
they will be opened tomorrow. Ii is de-
sired to rush the block to completion as early
as D,Ssih,e
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
NEW BOOKS.

The Sedywick County Library is still add
ing new books to its shelves. The last order
of forty odd volumes just received includes
"The Mexico of To-day"
"The Land of the Midnight Sun" by Du-
chaillu
sThe Pharohs of the Bondage and the
Exodus
american Literature" by Whipple.
''Whence, What, Where; View of the
Origin, Nature and Destiny of Man"
''The Birds of the Nile" and other fine
works of fiction
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
AT THE PARK.

Dayidson's Park presented lively appear
ance last evening. A number OF the fine
turnouts were there and had several races.
One CT the liveliest heats was between j. Y.
Mofitt, P. V Hsaly, Ed Heaiy, o. c. Daisy
and W. " Bearing. The first named reached
the wire first The last gentleman entered
the home stretch with three wheels.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
A HANDSOME BLOCK.

On the west side of Market street between
Douglas ave and First street Messrs. G.. w.
Walter, L. D. Skinner, j. r. Snively and
Oscar Smith viii erect brick business block
with front of one hundred feet and one hum
drsd and twenty feet deep. 1t will be five
stories high and supplied with all modern
convenlences, costing near $4,000.
Plans are being prepared and work vii
commence at an early 3ay
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
CONTRACT AWARDED.

The contract for the Lawrence & Seanon
block was let yesterday to Mr.. c. II. Elliott
for $50, 600 The block will be three stories
with basement, eighty feet front and one
hundred feet deep The foundation Is com
pleted The brick work viii be commenced
.o,,orrow. The block is located on the Ger
ner Of Chicago avenue and Seneca street
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Nr. Harry Fisk. hTosber ir-la~ 81 car fs'-
Iow ,o~rsznan, Mr.. George Bailey, nssi Who
il a wealthy e g.nc<z n.sE. ozlisd lA<s even
ing Mr. - lad been visiting sserH
western to~ns ..a be says that ksSzHs City
IL the only plzoe BE foussa whish even favor
Ally compares -ith tie yrtnesz Of the
s,aairss We hope xr. FISH Easy eossc,nss 20
loca:e 9Th "a.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Mr.. Crawford has secured W. W. Coops
exhibition for the Goth inst, 10 be given In a
large tent south Of the Crawford opera
house. This show consists Of twenty trained
horses. the Elliott family, noted bicyclist<
and other interesting features.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Manager L. IL Crawford, Of Topeka, ar
rived Yesterday and viii remain In th- city
few days attending 20 business fzaattsrs- lis
is continually increasing his circuit, having
few days ago secured house IN Denver. He
says that things are all working lorsly for
the completion Of the new oI~ra hosse 10
this city By the COMMENCEMENT 81 the psrt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Banker Mashail Of Nickerson, informs US
that they are soon to have the Holly water
works system. Also a railroad committee IL
TO meet the Midland officials at Hutchinson
Saturday. The people are trying hard for
the Midland
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
KInS DONE Up.

The Lewis academy nine played the Hoo
siers yesterday. The score stood sixteen 70
fifteen in favor of the latter. The game was
played near thirteenth street and Ls~reacs
avenue and was witnessed by good sized
crowd
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
THE FIRST VISIT.

Messrs. l. N. Morton, of Keosanqua, Iowa,
and Amos Stechel, of Bloomfield, Iowa,
friends of Mr. J. B. Bleakmore, arrived in
the city yesterday morning. This is their
first visit to the city, and as would be ex-
pected, are well pleased. They claim to have
formed some idea of Wichita before arriving,
from the much newspaper talk, but had no
idea that Wichita was so very cityike as it
is. They can even now see the fun in some
of the slush going the rounds in the east con-
corning Wichita ''busted." They seem to
think it has busted on all sides with building
residences and busted on the inside with
imposing business blocks. They think it
would take more than human hands to bust
like Wichita-some of the old rusty towns
of the east so fearful of Wichita's prosperity.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

j. v Moffitt, the entsrprising president OF
the Memphis and Denver Town aad Lsnsi
Company, leaves for the west this morning
He will meet Mr. Mallory, president of the
company, at Garden City and go over the
line In company with him
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
SCHOOL BUILDING LOCATED.


The committee appointed by the school
board to select suitable site for a new
school building have prepared their report
and will probably submit the same tomor-
row night at the meeting of the school board.
The question puzzled the committee for
some days, desiring to select the site most
desirable or most needed by the school popu-
lation. The committee seems to be of the
opinion that the city school population calls
or three new buildings; but the condition Of
the treasury and the manner provided for
cities of the firstclass to raise money for that
purpose dispel all hopes of erecting more
than one this year. A member of the board
stated yesterday that as the city had no
power to issue bonds for the erection of
school buildings only one would probably be
erected this summer
The site selected for the new building is
near the corner Of Washington avenue and
Kellogg street. As yet there is no such build
ing east of the railroads on the East Side
Many parents have complained about being
compelled to send their children across a
school advantages. This fact seems to have
had no little influence in causing the commit
tee to recommend the above SITE
The scheme that " ill probably be intro
duced is to sell some of the city's lots on
east First street in order to help raise the
funds to be used in erecting the school build
ing
The meeting of the board tomorrow night
is looked upon with considerable interest.
Teachers in all the departments will be ap
pointed as well as superintendent. Some
other matters of interest are promised.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
DIED.

George. the son Of Anton OhEasrSor, died
at the La Belle house. South Mai Q, last even
ing of usalarial fever Funeral services VIII
he held at the above named place today at
O'Clock
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Mr.. SsarIxe. Of the Wisconsin LuUber Co,
with bis wife who has for some time been IA,
bis naofher-in law aud her daughter and Dr.
Fabrique, leave this morning over the Fort
Scott for Cana1d1iRz1a " 7.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
To he Editor Ct ,he Eagle.

70 ste EdIfor q tte Eaxlr
To save tbs policemen long .aik. 20 safe
time, trouble aai expenss. parents are re-
qnested to przsiade their -ofss 10. % 20 hath
ing in the big Arkansas River ses"sszi
Or711e and Lincoln streets Biz boyr, fat
boys, boys about a. large as good s'Dea
man. Please take notice HAsT CgTEzKrs
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

r. Jacks was yesterday engaged in moving
the Star clothing house into the new quar-
tiers, the room recently vacated by Huse az
Charlton. The front Of the building Is be
ing repainted and the interior refitted and
reftrnished
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

An exhibition with the grenade fire extin-
guisher and the Star extinguisher was given
last evening at the corner of Lewis and Main
streets. The work was superintendent by Mr..
Taylor, who was assisted by Mr.. y. s. Burn
side
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
PRESENTATION OF COLE & JON Es.

The suits for the Wichita Base Ball Club
arrived yesterday, and as is known, were
furnished by the firm of Cole & Jones. They
are twelve in number and of the best grade
of national league flannel of old gold color.
Across the breast is the name "Wichit az
in maroon. The caps and stockings are also
maroon.
The suits were secured of A. G. Spaulding
& Bro, of Chicago, who are well known as
keeping; the best base ball stocks.
1t is needless to say that the home team
feel proud Of their new suits They are by
far the best club in the state, which is in
keeping with Wichita's way of doing things,
especially when the firm of Cole & Jones
take the leading part.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

A. {. Spears, formerly of the Spears Bros.
Oshndy Kitchen, leaves for visit to Indian
apolis this morning.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

The architect firm of Terry & Thompson
are drawing plans for ten-room, twostory
frame residence for Mr. J. G. Bentley. II
viii be built On Market street between Park
and Fourth streets.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

A horse driven to buggy in which were
two young ladies, yesterday afternoon, slip
ping, fell to the ground and overturned the
arriage throwing out the ladies, slightly
injuring them and somewhat breaking up
the vehicle
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Tuesday evening, the Garfield being in Use
by the Post, and Wednesday by the Fharrna-
ceutical Assoc iaticn, the Ennis & Young
Drsmaticai company will on ths-s svs'aings
entertain the people Of Newton
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

The bicyclists met at the Fourth Ward
school house last evening and took a run into
the country.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
YTlHE MAIN STREET THEATRE
Il 41 and 249 North Lain Street
NICHOLS

. 1HFATRE
Il 41 and 249 North Lain Street.
b. F. NICHOLS MANAGER.
This Summer Evening Resort is one of the most
comfortable places for evening west
OF the Mississippi The stage Is constructed and
large as TO prov de for any kind of entertain
ments known to dramatic people Brilliantly
Lighted "orgeously Furnished and Well Designed
Tor Profession This Is very popular resort for
society people as nothing but frstclass dramatic
and specially entertain ments allowed to go be
fore our patrons. The New Main Street Theatre
keeps full band full orchestra and a full com
pany OF lramatic performers, each ard every one a
star in his or her line
Go to the ain Street Theatre tonight and see a
IuH evenings entertain ment at prices that suit
everybody % and Is cents reserved seats 81 cents
Tonight will be produced (by special reauestl the
Highly sensational Melo Dram in four
acts. entitled.
MAPLE HEATH OR A FATHERS CURSE
To conclude with Laughable Farce.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

The Knights Of Pythias band did not give
their usual concert yesterday evening. The
boys are making new arrangements. secur-
ing new music and selecting new localities to
axhibit ste
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Mrs Beardsby, Of Stetsford county, is
looking over the wonder Of the west, and
says it is a wonder. She thinks Of opening
dressmaking parlor in the pear future IL
rooms can he secured.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Col. H. W. Lewis returned yesterday from
a flying business trip to New York and the
New England states Mrs. Lewis also got
home from Gueda
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Mr. Henry DePriest, Of Salina, Kansas, is
here on flying trip He thinks Wichita is
the ''only" city. Now, ''Tin,r don't take any
one away with you. We can't spare her just
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

OF the competitors for tie plans Ct the
new school hoass 70 he errcssd On Fourth
avenue, north OK 81 Aioysigs church, Nj
Gould was awarded the work, Mr.. Gle TIE
IS prize and Mr.. McPhexon the ti0 prizs-
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Mr.. Arthur lie Fevre is erecting cosy res
idence on Water street near Eighteenth II
win be completed in few days and viii cost
$4,000.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

E. Maddox sends in a communication re-
ferring to an obnoxious ditch near his resi-
dence. He is respectfully referred to the
health officer
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

This morning after Sunday school at the
Christian Church, Children's Day exercises
will be given
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Silas Robinson has Joined the stock com.
pany at the Garfield, and will appear there
tomorrow night in the Mariners Commas y
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

The man who stole those oats out Of a barn
on Oak street is spotted, and will find it to
his advantage to return them before any
legal action is taken.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05
TAXABLE PROPERTY.

Assessor W. F. Green reports the taxable
property In the county amounting to SIS.
'lo,o-i- This is the best showing of any
county in the state.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

A report was out evening before las that
some little boys had been drowned in the
Big River near Water Street. and several
mothers were nearly distracted, bat The re-
port proved to be fa.se.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

Assessor W. F. Green leaves this morning
for Fort Scott, where he will attend to some
business matters, returning to the city TO-
morrow evening.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-05

J. T. Mccain, southeastern passenge,
agent CT the Missouri Pacific, was in the
city yesterday.